P.12 Vocabulary Activity

 Vocabulary Presentation

1. barrier (noun)

Meaning: Something that blocks movement or prevents progress.
Example: A fallen tree created a barrier across the road.
Visual idea: Picture of a fence blocking a path.

2. canal (noun)

Meaning: A man-made waterway built for boats or for moving water.
Example: The city built a canal to bring water to farms.

3. construction (noun)

Meaning: The process of building something.
Example: Construction on the new bridge will finish next year.

4. fierce (adjective)

Meaning: Strong, powerful, or aggressive.
Example: The fierce storm damaged several homes.

5. lower (verb)

Meaning: To make something go down or reduce it.
Example: Please lower your voice in the library.

6. occasional (adjective)

Meaning: Happening sometimes but not regularly.
Example: She enjoys an occasional cup of tea in the evening.

7. partially (adverb)

Meaning: Not completely; only partly.
Example: The road was partially closed due to repairs.

8. resident (noun)

Meaning: A person who lives in a particular place.
Example: The residents complained about the noise.

9. separate (verb)

Meaning: To divide or keep apart.
Example: Please separate the recycling from the trash.

10. temporarily (adverb)

Meaning: For a short time; not permanent.
Example: The store is temporarily closed.

3. Practice Activities

A. Matching

Match the word to its definition:

  1. fierce

  2. resident

  3. partially

  4. lower

  5. canal

a. To reduce or make something go down
b. A person who lives somewhere
c. A man-made waterway
d. Strong or aggressive
e. Not completely

B. Fill in the Blanks

Use the vocabulary words to complete the sentences.

  1. The workers will __________ close the bridge traffic while repairs are made.

  2. A __________ storm hit the coast last night.

  3. The festival will be held __________ in a smaller location.

  4. The entrance was blocked by a wooden __________.

  5. The room was only __________ lit, so it looked dark.


C. Sentence Creation

Have students make their own sentences for:

  • resident

  • occasional

  • separate

  • construction

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